companion ladder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of companion ladder
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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They walked along for some way in the shadow of the mesa, rounded a projection, and there, in a water worn ravine, was the way up the companion ladder.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
Mr Wiseman ascended the companion ladder and introduced himself.
From By Veldt and Kopje by W. C. (William Charles) Scully
The boy was half-way down the companion ladder when it came.
From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by James Barnes
In reply, I bowed and followed him along the saloon to the small companion ladder which led to the deck above.
From A Cabinet Secret by Guy Newell Boothby
The two Dutchmen looked round them as they mounted the companion ladder, with the air of persons who were familiar with what they saw.
From Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by H.C. Adams
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